The Case A 47-year-old woman presented with a one-year history of bilateral submandibular gland swelling, mild symptoms of xerostomia and xerophthalmia and arthralgias in her fingers. A review of systems was otherwise unremarkable. On physical examination, her submandibular glands on both sides were enlarged and had a firm texture. Her parotid glands were normal, as…
Case Report: Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare gastrointestinal pathological process defined by the presence of gas within the layers of the intestinal wall, commonly within the mucosa and submucosa of the small and large intestines.2,3 PCI has been described in the literature in association with various connective tissue diseases, including scleroderma, mixed connective tissue disease,…
All That Is Old—& New: Treatment Implications for Rheumatoid Arthritis
EULAR 2023 (MILAN)—Over the past several years, a plethora of new treatments for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has emerged, while older treatments still play a large role in therapy for many patients. At the EULAR 2023 session titled Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Small Molecules and Old DMARDs, several speakers presented abstracts comparing different treatment effects…
Beyond the Clinic: Lessons Learned from a Rheumatologist with RA
A pediatric rheumatologist diagnosed with RA following the birth of her first child talks about integrative care & offers tips for helping patients reduce the symptom burden.
Glucocorticoids in RA
The historical & continuing roles of glucocorticoids in the treatment of RA are discussed.
FDA Approves New Biosimilar for Adult & Pediatric Arthritis
This year, tocilizumab biosimilars have been approved to treat adult and pediatric patients with rheumatic disease, including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and more, in both Europe and the U.S.
FDA Approves Canakinumab to Treat Gout Flares
Canakinumab has received FDA approval for the treatment of patients with acute gout flares.
Concerning the Back: Updates in AS & nr-axSpA
During the 19th Annual Johns Hopkins Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Rheumatic Diseases Symposium, Dr. Atul Deodhar provided an overview on axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and non-radiographic axSpA, with helpful insights into the diagnosis and care of patients with these conditions.
FDA Accepts NDA for Investigational RA Agent
The FDA has accepted an investigational new drug application (NDA) for MYMD-1, an oral tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
When Is Arthroplasty Recommended? New ACR/AAHKS Guideline Offers Considerations for Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty
The ACR released a new arthroplasty guideline in an effort to remedy significant & detrimental delays faced by osteoarthritis or osteonecrosis patients who require surgical intervention.
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